Christian Formation for Adults at Grace

Throughout the year, Grace offers classes and study opportunities for adults in the following areas:

Sunday School Classes

The Grace-Full Enquirers 9 a.m. Sunday (Starts September 11) Room 116

We will begin in the fall with a series on The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (led by Pam Cheek) and follow that with a series on Global Health and Development Issues from a Christian Perspective (led by Henry Perry).

Journeys Class 9 a.m. Sunday in the Parlor (Starts September 18)

This year we will rely on class members to help lead the class, facilitated by Heather Grandsire. We would like to explore other denominations of Christianity and other world religions. We may take a look at the architecture of churches and religious meeting places and some of the symbolism they house. We will take a look at other curricula from Adam Hamilton. This class will be flexible throughout the year and will be whatever we want to make of it!

It will take place during the Alleluia Choir rehearsals, so consider joining us if you are dropping off a child downstairs. There will also be childcare for children not occupied by choir rehearsal. We will begin each Sunday morning at 9:00 am and end in time for you to get to the 10:00 am service. Please join us in the Parlor. September 18 will be a “meet and get organized” with breakfast and coffee served for both kids and adults. Hope to see you there! Call the church office at 410-433-6650 for more information.

The Explorers Class, led by Jack Danz
(Will begin January 8 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 116)

Biblical Studies

Lenten Study

This study will be led by Rev. Amy P. McCullough, our Senior Pastor. Date and time will be announced in the Bulletin and Grace Notes closer to the beginning of Lent.

Spiritual Life/Christian Fellowship

Grace Prayer Group

If you have a prayer request for our Prayer Group, please include it on the Ritual of Friendship form at worship or call the Church Office. If you would like to be one of our “pray-ers,” please call the church office at 410-433-6650.

Companions in Christ

Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm, dates to be announced

Companions in Christ, a small-group experience in spiritual formation, provides an opportunity for participants to grow in closer Christian relationship with one another as they respond to God’s call to an ever-deepening communion and wholeness in Christ. This study encourages participants along that path as individuals, as members of a small group, and as part of the larger congregation as they discover spiritual practices for sharing more fully in the Christian life. Companions in Christ will expose participants to spiritual wisdom and guidance drawn from the full spectrum of our historic Christian heritage – from early leaders in the faith, as well as reformers and modern spiritual writers. Learning and growing together, we will seek God, share our lives in Christ, and open ourselves to the guidance of the Spirit.
Watch Grace Notes and the Bulletin for news about a second Companions in Christ group forming.

Christian Living

Bringing Christ into Our Daily Lives

Sunday, April 22: Children and Global Health (Henry Perry, public health physician)

Church History & Theology

Special study offerings

Grace Church is an active participant in the Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies.

• One Text, Two Traditions, Many Conversations: Tuesdays October 4, November 1, December 13, March 6, April 3 and May 1. $60 for six sessions.

For more information, visit www.icjs.org or call 410.494.7161.

Worship and the Arts

Christ and the Musical Arts

Sunday January 29, 2012: Hymn Sing led by David Brock

Christ and the Visual Arts

Sunday February 12, 2012: Images of Christ and the Bodhisattva (John Ford, curator of Buddhist art )